News and Events

14. Jun. 2017

Gründerskolen - entrepreneurial inspiration for future Norwegian business leaders

Since 2009, a contingent of Norwegian entrepreneurial students comes to Houston to spend 3 months studying and working as interns as part of the “Gründerskolen” exchange program.

05. Jun. 2017

Parliament Election - Stortingsvalg 2017

Early Voting at the Norwegian Consulate General in Houston available from July 1 to September 1.

05. Jun. 2017

Oceans – the Key to the Future

Norway’s sights turn to the sea the week of June 4, 2017, as the United Nations’ Ocean Conference kicks off in New York, and World Oceans Day is observed around the globe.

02. Jun. 2017

The Fight Against Illegal Fishing Can Be Won

The world suffers an annual loss of USD 83 billion to overfishing, illegal fishing and a lack of sustainable fish stocks management. Illegal and criminal activities in fisheries must be combated, and this must be done globally.

19. May. 2017

Government increases support for sexual and reproductive health

"Norway is one of the largest donors to gender equality and women's health efforts, but the needs in this area are still great.

09. May. 2017

Norwegian Design at NYCxDESIGN 2017

NYCxDESIGN, also known as Design Week, is the annual celebration of design in New York. Here is your complete guide to everything Norwegian happening at NYCxDESIGN.

08. May. 2017 | Randall's Island Park

The gallery VI, VII is back in town for Frieze New York

Not long after the gallery VI, VII had packed and returned to Oslo from the big contemporary art fair week, Armory week, the gallery now returns to New York City for yet another internationally renowned art fair.

21. Apr. 2017

Job Opening in NYC: Commercial and Public Affairs Officer

The Royal Norwegian Consulate in New York is recruiting for a temporary position as Commercial and Public Affairs Officer until mid -June 2018.

21. Apr. 2017

White Paper: The Future Course of Norwegian Foreign and Security Policy

The Government will continue the main lines of Norwegian security policy, strengthen cooperation with Europe, and intensify Norway’s efforts in Europe’s southern neighbourhood.

13. Apr. 2017 | The National Gallery of Art

Musical Dialogues: An Exploration of Hope

On April 16 Easter Sunday at 3:00 P.M. the concert Musical Dialogues: An Exploration of Hope is presented at the Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

07. Apr. 2017 | NRG Center, Houston

Norway at the Offshore Technology Conference 2017

The Offshore Technology Conference lasts from 29 April to 03 May.

05. Apr. 2017

Norway to provide NOK 2.3 billion to alleviate Syria crisis

"We are following up our pledges from the London conference in 2016 and giving substantial support to civilians affected by this horrific conflict," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.